Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Okaloosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 180,822 and a population density of 65 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 212,820 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crestview. The county was created 108 years ago in 1915.
Quick Facts about Okaloosa County
| Population : | 212,820 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Area : | 2802 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 14% |
| Land as percent of area : | 86% |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital : | Crestview |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1915 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:21:50 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 15.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Okaloosa County is located at 30°39'54"N 86°35'32"W (30.6650300, -86.5921800). It has 4 neighbors: Covington County, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County and Walton County.
Okaloosa County map
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The largest city of Okaloosa County is Crestview with a population of 25,663. Other cities include, Fort Walton Beach population 22,396, Longwood population 16,876, Niceville population 16,217 and Destin population 14,284. See all Okaloosa County cities & populated places.
Okaloosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okaloosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 25,663 | City in Florida, United States |
| Fort Walton Beach | 22,396 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States |
| Longwood | 16,876 | City in Seminole County, Florida, United States |
| Niceville | 16,217 | City in Florida |
| Destin | 14,284 | City in Florida |
| Lake Lorraine | 7,010 | Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida |
| Valparaiso | 5,848 | City in Florida |
| Mary Esther | 4,462 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States |
| Shalimar | 841 | City in Florida, United States of America |
| Laurel Hill | 633 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America |
| Cinco Bayou | 447 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County has 4 neighbours.
- Covington County county in Alabama, United States
- Escambia County county in Alabama, United States
- Santa Rosa County county in Florida, United States
- Walton County county in Florida, United States of America
- Crestview
Demographics
The population of Okaloosa County increased by 15.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 180,822 | - | census |
| 2011 | 183,102 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 189,762 | 3.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 192,688 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 194,615 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 197,748 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 200,071 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 203,478 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 206,934 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 210,738 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 212,820 | 0.98% | estimation process |
People born in Okaloosa County (2)
People born in Okaloosa County, including sprinter Houston McTear, civic activist and historic preservationist Sarah Brooks Pryor, .
List
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
